News
Puakō Boat Ramp to Reopen Monday
Puakō Boat Ramp is set to reopen on Nov. 9 after being closed for several months.
Big Island Road Closures, Nov. 7 to Nov. 13
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
First International Flight Arrives Under Safe Travels Program
The arrival of 64 travelers to Oahu from Japan Friday marked the return of international travel to Hawai‘i after several months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
HPD Seeks Public Assistance in Storage Theft Investigation
On Nov. 4, 2020, at approximately 9:05 a.m., South Kohala Patrol officers responded to a report of a storage unit break-in located at Waimea Self Storage.
HPD Continue Search For Kaʻū Man Missing Nearly 1 Year
Baird was last seen in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision on Nov. 30, 2019.
HPD Body Cameras Near Rollout After Months of Delay
Starting next week, Hawai‘i Police Department will join the rest of the state in equipping its law enforcement officers with body-worn cameras (BWC).
Free Drive-Through COVID Testing Scheduled on Saturday
Free drive-through COVID-19 testing will be provided on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Unveils New Wayfinding Signs
Visitors who explore the summit of Kīlauea can now learn about the dramatic 2018 eruption and navigate their way between destinations on the volcano with the help of new informative wayfinding signs.
Big Island Outstanding Warrants: Nov. 6, 2020
Hawai‘i Police Department released its weekly report of outstanding warrants.
Gov Announces New Deputy Director for Public Safety Department
Jordan Lowe has been appointed to serve as the Deputy Director for Law Enforcement in the Department of Public Safety.
Hawai‘i House Announces Leadership, Committee Chairs
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives has named its leadership, as well as appointed chairpersons to all committees.
Volcano Watch: Innovative Monitoring of Kīlauea’s Summit Water Lake
The water surface is a mosaic in constant motion, a scene that changes by the minute and hour.
October Rainfall Summary
The first month of the October through April Hawaiian Islands wet season produced a below-average amount of trade wind days over the island chain.
Property Tax Reductions in Play Through Affordable Rental Program
A reduction in property taxes is on the table for some Big Island property owners.
DOH Reports 100 New Cases of COVID Thursday
A total of 1,138 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection.
Plans to Repair Ka‘ahakini Stream Bridge Unknown
There are currently no plans to restore the Ka‘ahakini Stream Bridge, which was deemed structurally deficient by state and local officials last week.
S. Kohala District Courtroom to Temporarily Close Due to Staff Shortage
The South Kohala District Court courtroom will be temporarily closing beginning Dec. 1 for all court hearings due to a shortage of courtroom staff.
Boys & Girls Club Provides 130K Meals Throughout COVID Pandemic
The Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island announced this morning it will be able to continue serving community meals into November.
